Lehner playing at a high level

The Binghamton Senators are off to a terrific start, and goaltender Robin Lehner is one of the main reasons why.

Lehner, 21, is having the best season of his young professional career to this point with a 8-2-1-1 record. The Swede has been just about impenetrable, boasting a 1.63 goals against average in 12 games, good enough to rank third in the American Hockey League.

Lehner has been a rock for the Senators, who come into this week second in the East Division with 22 points behind the Syracuse Crunch.

Most impressive has been the consistency of Lehner, who has routinely faced 35 or more shots per game.

The young man has stood tall and helped propel Binghamton to its current six-game winning streak, making big plays in every game he has played in.

It must be said that despite the high number of shots Lehner has faced on a nightly basis, the Senators have done a superb job of limiting high quality chances under first-year head coach Luke Richardson.

Richardson, a 21-year NHL defenseman, has Binghamton playing staunch defense led by stalwarts Andre Benoit and Patrick Wiercioch on the blue line.

However when the defense does break down, Lehner has been there to make the big stop.

If Lehner and his defense can continue the solid play, it promises to be a fruitful season in Binghamton.